Seed Oil Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and finished in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle of oil in the first place. Butter does all the heavy lifting here, coating the tender peas in a rich, silky layer that no refined oil could replicate. A handful of finely chopped fresh mint and a hit of lemon zest lift the whole dish into something that feels genuinely special, even though it comes together in one saucepan. So many packaged vegetable sides and restaurant preparations sneak in canola or sunflower oil without a second thought, but this recipe keeps things clean and intentional from start to finish. The technique is beautifully straightforward — boil, drain, toss, and serve — which means the quality of each ingredient actually gets to shine. It pairs effortlessly with roasted meats, grilled fish, or anything else on the table that needs a pop of color and brightness.
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4 servings
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook until just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Drain the peas and return them to the warm saucepan off the heat. Add the butter and stir until melted and the peas are coated.
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